Advanced Certified Medical Aide

Key Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Comply with the nursing department’s policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Unit Manager.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Report any complaints/grievances made by residents to the RCC Services or per policy.
• Participate and cooperate with any Community surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Executive Director or RCC Services.
• Sets up and administers medications as ordered by a physician and under the supervision of the delegating nurse.
• Affords assistance to residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).
• Supports resident care plan.
• Facilitates and/or participates in resident group activities and resident care conferences.
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests.
• Maintains professional approach to responsibilities (uniform, start times, absenteeism, confidentiality, communication with residents, family members, other staff members and vendors, and daily work responsibilities).
• Sets up and assists in the new resident welcome and assimilation process.
• Makes note of changes in resident condition and reports them to the delegating nurse.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment when performing procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse immediately.
• Follows established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Washes hands before and after performing any service for the resident.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the Community’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
• Affords assistance to residents in daily hygiene and toileting needs, along with all other daily living activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements

  • Regular worksite attendance.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must work with other Caregivers towards overall resident care.
  • Complete 12 hours of continued education courses annually – provided through community in-services.
  • If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
  • Must have basic computer skills.
  • Must be fluent in English and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals.
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.
  • Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
  • Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
  • Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by State regulations and Company policy which may include medical and physical examinations.
  • Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 10 lbs.
  • The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.
  • Primary Physical Requirements:
    • Lift up to 10 lbs: Constantly
    • Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Constantly
    • Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Frequently
    • Carry up to 10 lbs: Constantly
    • Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally
    • Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally
    • Carry over 50 lbs: Occasionally
    • Reach above shoulder height: Frequently
    • Reach at shoulder height: Constantly
    • Reach below shoulder height: Constantly
    • Push/Pull: Constantly
    • Hand Manipulation: Grasping: Constantly
    • Handling: Constantly
    • Torquing: Occasionally
    • Fingering: Occasionally
    • Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing: All Required